Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Days

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their medical and psychiatric conditions. Establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families are key elements of this position. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Resolve pending issues from the previous shift, e.g., missed or incomplete labs or treatments, incomplete admissions or discharges, missing data for continuity of care
• Compliance Audit Related to Infection Control, e.g., glucometer, refrigerator, sharps containers, laboratory cleanliness, pests in facility, hand washing and flu campaign
• Medication storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues
• Order supplies, inventory management, maintain/organize supply room
• Monitor and track lab orders, monitor and track outside consults, track medical transfers
• Coordinate and plan the admission workflow, print Integra and Care 360 requisitions, assure collected samples are properly labeled
• Level of Care transfers in AVATAR
• Administrative functions, e.g., scanning documents into AVATAR, assisting with the work schedule, assisting BHT's with the creation/modification of observation sheets
• Admission and discharge audits. Check/audit the proper completion of any nursing procedure (at discretion of DON) to assure compliance
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate with the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning
• Demonstrates ability to participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings
• Demonstrates ability to interact with clients with compassion and respect
• Demonstrates ability to display good work habits: get things done in a timely, efficient manner with no excessive absences; is on time for scheduled shifts and prepared to begin work
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with other staff members and demonstrate the ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrates ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting
• Demonstrates objectivity and maturity under stress
• Demonstrates ability to accept and utilize supervision
• Demonstrates ability to address problems noted by supervisor

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; certification in Practical Nursing or equivalent as per state law; higher education preferred
• Two years' as a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN preferred; behavioral health setting ideal
• Licensed to practice in the State of licensure, active and in good standing required

Schedule

3 - 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)

Benefits

• Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire
• Starting pay $28.50/hr, based on experience
• Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks of paid time off per year plus sick pay & holiday pay
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telemedicine MDLive
• Matching HSA - up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA
• Discounted meal benefits as part of your comprehensive employee package
• Employee Referral Bonus: earn up to $4,000